How much does a train ticket cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is 2h 19m, covering a distance of 106 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 22:01.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	18:03	Newcastle	2h 19m	20:22	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	18:03	Newcastle	2h 19m	20:22	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	18:03	Newcastle	2h 34m	20:37	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:03	Newcastle	2h 34m	20:37	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	17:19	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	15:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	17:19	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	08:00	Newcastle	2h 19m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:00	Newcastle	2h 19m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:03	Newcastle	2h 17m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:59	Newcastle	2h 21m	10:20	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	10:03	Newcastle	2h 17m	12:20	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:59	Newcastle	2h 21m	10:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:59	Newcastle	2h 20m	11:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:59	Newcastle	2h 20m	11:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:03	Newcastle	2h 34m	20:37	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	17:03	Newcastle	2h 16m	19:19	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	2h 18m	10:19	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:02	Newcastle	2h 18m	11:20	Manchester Victoria	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

107 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £69	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £147	Average duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £17	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at £26

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is 2h 19m, covering a distance of 106 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 22:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

£51

02/12

£52

Today

£52

04/12

£49

05/12

£52

06/12

£52

07/12

£49

08/12

£36

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £36 to £138 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2025-12-08.